October 26, 2026

Calling all 9th Grade Students! Introducing A9 Connect! An exciting after-school program.

Four high school students sit in bean bag chairs around a round table playing Jenga

Introducing A9 Connect!

An Exciting After-School Program Just for 9th Graders!

Hello 9th Graders and Parents!

We are thrilled to introduce A9 Connect, an exciting after-school program designed especially for our 9th-grade students! This is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, build connections, work as a team, and, most importantly, have FUN!

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:05–4:15 PM
Program Begins: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Where: Abbott Technical High School

What Can Students Expect?

Students will report to the cafeteria at 2:05 PM to sign in, enjoy a snack, and receive homework help if needed. At 2:45 PM, students will be divided into groups to participate in a variety of fun, interactive activities!

Team Challenges & Games

Spaghetti Tower Challenge
Puzzle Races
Minute to Win It
Team Wordle
Escape Room Challenges

Board Games
Games will vary throughout the program and may include Trouble, Jenga, Yahtzee, Pictionary, and more!

Creative Activities

Design Your Own Identity Shield
Create a Collaborative Mural
And other fun, creative projects!

Ready to Connect?

We can't wait to bring our 9th-grade community together! Whether students want to make new friends, try something new, work with a team, or simply enjoy time with their classmates, A9 Connect is the place to be!

Please complete the attached Google Form to sign up!

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, November 5, 2026, for our very first A9 Connect gathering!

Make friends. Build connections. Have fun. That's A9 Connect!

A9 Connect is scheduled to run on:

Thursday 11/5/26

Tuesday 11/10/26

Thursday 11/12/26

Tuesday 11/17/26

Thursday 11/19/26

Tuesday 11/24/26

Tuesday 12/1/26

Thursday 12/3/26

Tuesday 12/8/26

Thursday 12/10/26

Tuesday 12/15/26

Thursday 12/17/26

Any changes to this schedule will be communicated through Parent Square.

To sign up complete this Google Form.

Please email me directly should your student need a bus pass for transportation home.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at helen.albert@cttech.org should you have any questions.

Mrs. Albert